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Road Re-surfacing of Park Avenue
Road Re-surfacing of Park Avenue

Between RT 248 and Gruver Avenue

Beginning Monday, 7/15/19 at approximately 6:00am, road re-paving begins on Park Avenue.

One lane in each direction will be open for traffic along Park Avenue, between RT 248 and Gruver Avenue.

Park Avenue entrances to the Palmer Park Mall at the vacant Bon-Ton and the small entrance to the west side of the ESSA Bank are the only entrances CLOSED.
2019 Palmer Township Community Weekend
2019 Palmer Township Community Weekend is approaching!

Dates: August 14th - August 18th

Location: Fairview Park

See attached schedule of Events and the Rules and Code of Conduct
The Palmer Township Police have a new look!
The Palmer Township Police Department is Officially unveiling our NEW LOOK!

Our residents will begin noting that our officers are sporting a newly designed police patch on their uniforms.

In addition, our two newest police vehicles will be hitting the streets very shortly with a new graphics design, which includes our new Logo.
Can we find your home quickly?
Every second counts in an emergency, can First Responders find your home?

Help us find you so that we can help you!

Consider making your address clearly visible from both directions on the street.

Consider reflective markers on your mailbox post AND your home.

Keep trees and grass trimmed around your markers.

Thank you!
Palmer Township Police Department Camera Registry
Attention Palmer Township Residents & Businesses,

The Palmer Township Police Department is seeking assistance in establishing a Security Camera Registry to aid in Crime investigations.

The goal of the camera registry program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Palmer Township Police Department and the community we serve.
Need to contact a specific Police Officer?
Now you can contact each of our Officers directly.

Just locate their contact information under the "CONTACT US" tab.
ROAD CLOSURE - Northwood Avenue
Northwood Avenue will CLOSE on Monday, 4/15/2019, for a period of approx 60 days.

CLOSED from Bridlepath Road to Van Buren Road

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July 13, 2019

Himel, Edgar Telesphar - CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

On Saturday, 13 July 2019 approximately 0100 hours Edgar Himel was taken into custody by the Sterling Police Department in Colorado. Himel had been staying at hotels off the Route 80 corridor in Nebraska and was traveling west. Local and state agencies were notified along Route 80 of Himel being...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

July 12, 2019

Road Re-surfacing of Park Avenue

Road Re-surfacing of Park Avenue Between RT 248 and Gruver Avenue Beginning Monday, 7/15/19 at approximately 6:00am, road re-paving begins on Park Avenue. One lane in each direction will be open for traffic along Park Avenue, between RT 248 and Gruver Avenue. Park Avenue entrances to the Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

July 7, 2019

Homicide Suspect (updated photo)

Palmer Township Police Department is currently working with the Northampton County DA and Coroner’s Office on a homicide that had occurred in the 100 block of Old Orchard Drive. We are currently looking for Edgar Himel, 80-year-old white male, 5’11”, brown eyes, bald with a mustache. He is...

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Palmer Township Police Department

July 5, 2019

Mackey, Burt Samuel - Burglary (F2) and 5 additional charges

The Easton Police Department arrested Mackey, Burt Samuel on Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 on Palmer Township's active criminal warrant. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday June 26th, 2019 Issuing Authority : MDJ Jacqueline Taschner Holding Department : Palmer Township Police...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Burglary (F2), Criminal Trespass (F3), Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1), Criminal Attempt to committ Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1), Loitering & Prowling at Nighttime (M3), Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended (S)

July 1, 2019

Matthews, Mark Andrew Jr. - Simple Assault (M2) and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor- Limited Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 19-05550 Mark Matthews, Jr was taken into custody today, July 1, 2019 without incident. Thank you for your assistance.

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault (M2), Harassment (S)

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July 13, 2019

Himel, Edgar Telesphar - CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

On Saturday, 13 July 2019 approximately 0100 hours Edgar Himel was taken into custody by the Sterling Police Department in Colorado. Himel had been staying at hotels off the Route 80 corridor in Nebraska and was traveling west. Local and state agencies were notified along Route 80 of Himel being...

Source:

Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

CRIMINAL HOMICIDE

July 5, 2019

Mackey, Burt Samuel - Burglary (F2) and 5 additional charges

The Easton Police Department arrested Mackey, Burt Samuel on Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 on Palmer Township's active criminal warrant. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday June 26th, 2019 Issuing Authority : MDJ Jacqueline Taschner Holding Department : Palmer Township Police...

Source:

Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Burglary (F2), Criminal Trespass (F3), Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1), Criminal Attempt to committ Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1), Loitering & Prowling at Nighttime (M3), Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended (S)

June 3, 2019

Vastola, Steven - Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement (F-1) and 3 additional charges

On Sunday June 2, 2019 at approximately 1:18 p.m., Palmer Township Police were dispatched to 510 Berks Street in the Township for a report of a domestic between a father and son, to which the son had assaulted the father. Responding Officers arrived on scene to find the reported son had fled the...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement (F-1), Simple Assault (M), Resisting Arrest (M), Harassment

May 27, 2019

Schmidt, Brittany Gladys - Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposion (M1) and 1 additional charge

Colonial Regional Police with the assistance of the Palmer Township Police Department arrested Schmidt, Brittany Gladys on Sunday May 26th, 2019. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Thursday May 2nd, 2019 Issuing Authority : MDJ Jacqueline Taschner Holding Department : Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposion (M1), Theft by Deception (M1)

May 17, 2019

Duarte, Thressa - Contempt Of Court

The Palmer Township Police Department arrested Duarte, Thressa on Friday May 17th, 2019. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Bench Date Issued : Tuesday May 7th, 2019 Issuing Authority : Northampton County Judge Samuel P. Murray Holding Department : Northampton County Sheriffs Department Docket Number...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Contempt Of Court

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July 1, 2019

Matthews, Mark Andrew Jr. - Simple Assault (M2) and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor- Limited Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 19-05550 Mark Matthews, Jr was taken into custody today, July 1, 2019 without incident. Thank you for your assistance.

Source:

Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Simple Assault (M2), Harassment (S)

June 20, 2019

Braswell, Charles Jr. - Retail Theft- (Felony)

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 19-04376 If you see him/her, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information as to his/her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Retail Theft- (Felony)

June 11, 2019

Pandorf, Barbara Jean - Retail Theft (F3) and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 18-06259 If you see him/her, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information as to his/her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Retail Theft (F3), Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (M)

May 9, 2019

Gilliard, Johnnie Jr. - Theft by unlawful taking or disposition (Felony-3) and 2 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 19- 01128 If you see him/her, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Theft by unlawful taking or disposition (Felony-3), Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition (M-1), Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M-2)

May 9, 2019

Ortiz, Tania - Theft by unlawful taking or disposition (M-1) one count and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: N/A Palmer Police Incident: 19-03110 If you see him/her, do not approach. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to police. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

Theft by unlawful taking or disposition (M-1) one count, Receiving Stolen Property (M-1) one count

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June 3, 2019

Help in Identifying Suspects

HELP IN IDENTFYING SUSPECTS Palmer Police #: 19-04376 Retail Theft – Giant Food Market on 6-1-2019 Retail theft on 06-01-2019 at the Giant Food Market, 801 S.2th Street in Palmer Township. The pictured unknown male subjects took groceries which included seafood, diapers, cases of Snapple, and...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Shoplifting

July 12, 2019

Road Re-surfacing of Park Avenue

Road Re-surfacing of Park Avenue Between RT 248 and Gruver Avenue Beginning Monday, 7/15/19 at approximately 6:00am, road re-paving begins on Park Avenue. One lane in each direction will be open for traffic along Park Avenue, between RT 248 and Gruver Avenue. Park Avenue entrances to the Palmer...

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Palmer Township Police Department

July 7, 2019

Homicide Suspect (updated photo)

Palmer Township Police Department is currently working with the Northampton County DA and Coroner’s Office on a homicide that had occurred in the 100 block of Old Orchard Drive. We are currently looking for Edgar Himel, 80-year-old white male, 5’11”, brown eyes, bald with a mustache. He is...

Source:

Palmer Township Police Department

June 26, 2019

The Palmer Township Police have a new look!

The Palmer Township Police Department is Officially unveiling our NEW LOOK! Our residents will begin noting that our officers are sporting a newly designed police patch on their uniforms. In addition, our two newest police vehicles will be hitting the streets very shortly with a new graphics design...

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Palmer Township Police Department

June 24, 2019

Help in Identifying

We need your help in identifying this suspect who was entering vehicles on June 18th, 2019 in the 2800 block of Northampton Street. If you recognize this person, please contact the Palmer Township Police Department at (610)759-2200 or (610)253-5844. You can also “Submit a Tip” under Contact Us in...

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Palmer Township Police Department

June 14, 2019

Clyde is available for Immediate Adoption

6/14/2019 We have named him “CLYDE.” “CLYDE” has not been claimed, and we need to find him a good home now! In accordance with the Palmer Police Canine Policy, CLYDE is now available for immediate adoption! The Palmer Township Police Adoption Application and Contract are available above, under the...

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